About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with transportation projects by coordinating with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, planners, and surveyors
• Collect field data including soil and groundwater sampling, tree surveys, wetland assessments, protected-species surveys, and gopher tortoise relocation
• Conduct benthic resource surveys (seagrasses and corals) when required
• Analyze field and laboratory data, prepare graphics, write technical reports, and assemble environmental permit applications
• Provide technical support for local, state, and federal permitting for transportation projects (FDOT District 6 scope)
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field
• Able to identify Florida trees and wetland plants in the field
• Comfortable collecting data in hot, remote, or swampy field conditions
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; our client is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of threatened and endangered species that occur in Florida
• Experience with GIS or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Florida and federal permitting rules
• PADI or NAUI certifications preferred for certain benthic surveys

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Location & Schedule

• Primary work location: Laud Lakes, FL (role supports projects in Miami‑Dade and Monroe counties)
• Remote-eligible / telecommute status with a mix of office and field work — travel to field sites and client locations required

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Pet insurance and employee assistance program

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work includes both office-based tasks (report writing, GIS, meetings) and extensive fieldwork
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for prolonged periods; hand-eye coordination required for equipment use
• Ability to hike, traverse uneven terrain, and work in hot, humid, or swampy conditions
• Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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About the Opportunity

This is an entry-level to early-career Environmental Scientist role supporting transportation-related environmental work under a districtwide contract. You will work under senior environmental professionals and gain hands-on field experience and permit-writing exposure while contributing to project delivery and regulatory compliance for our confidential client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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